~Believes in researched based best practice including balanced literacy, differentiation, deductive and inductive teaching, and AVTK hands-on engagement
~Believes in integrating curriculum, and making real-world connections
~Believes in integrating art, music, drama, and technology across the core curricular subjects

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

~Texas Council for the Teachers of English Language Arts Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2006

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

~Masters in Reading, University of Houston Clear Lake
~Bachelor of Science in Speech, University of Texas
~Associates in Drama, Lon Morris College

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

~Maintains a website for teachers packed with free resources at www.effectiveteachingsolutions.com
~Follow on twitter @teachingfriends